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SDB bank relocated its Warakapola Branch to a new location with a modern, fresh look and ample parking, further strengthening its commitment to delivering an enhanced, customer-centric banking experience. The newly refurbished branch, located at Colombo Road, Warakapola, opened to customers on March 3.
Tehran was engulfed in flames once again overnight after the latest round of US-Israeli strikes, with the Iranian Red Crescent warning residents of “dangerous” and “highly acidic” rain as a result.
The United States-Israeli war on Iran could leave consumers and businesses worldwide facing weeks or months of higher fuel prices even if the conflict, which is now in its eighth day, ends quickly, as suppliers grapple with damaged facilities, disrupted logistics, and elevated risks to shipping.
A special awareness programme organized by the Sri Lanka Girl Scouts Association with the aim of ensuring the safety of women and children in the public transport system was held yesterday at the Matara Main Bus Stand under the theme “Public Transport Should Be a Safe Place for Everyone”in conjunction with the Inter…
Israeli strikes have targeted fuel storage facilities in Tehran, causing thick black smoke to hang over the city. (Reuters: Majid Asgaripour/WANA)
Hello and welcome to our live rolling coverage of the conflict in the Middle East, this Monday March 9.
The FBI is investigating a potential “threat” at Kansas City International Airport in Missouri, which was partially evacuated Sunday afternoon, the Kansas City Aviation Department said.
Iran on Sunday indicated it had chosen Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's son Mojtaba as his successor, after Israel struck fuel depots in Tehran overnight and the conflict widened after Bahrain said an Iranian attack had damaged one of its desalination plants.
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Australia’s final two oil refineries are locked in negotiations with the Albanese government over an increase in taxpayer subsidies they say is critical for their survival, just as the war in the Middle East renews focus on the state of the nation’s fuel security.
The cost of scrapping the Suburban Rail Loop has risen by $1.7 billion after the Victorian government signed a contract to run and maintain the eastern section of the train line – when it opens in 2035.
KANSAS CITY (AP) — Portions of Kansas City International Airport were being evacuated Sunday afternoon as authorities looked into a potential threat, the Kansas City Aviation Department said.
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Gas prices will dip below $3 a gallon “again before too long,” Energy Secretary Chris Wright promised Sunday — as he denied the US was targeting energy infrastructure in Iran.
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the United States will not attack Iran's energy infrastructure, as oil prices continue to surge.
El mexicano Sergio Pérez de Cadillac maniobra su auto durante la tercera sesión de práctica antes del Gran Premio de Australia el sábado 7 de marzo del 2026. (AP Foto/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)
One man was killed on Saturday night in the southern district of Jhenaidah after an altercation with petrol station staff over refuelling
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said oil and gas prices will begin to fall when the U.S. begins to knock out Iran's ability to hinder tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, as Americans weather spiking gas prices due to the war in Iran.
Australia’s 3-3 draw with South Korea means they finish second in Group A and must travel to Perth for their quarter-final
This year, the Australian federal government will spend billions on a scheme that makes it cheaper for miners and other industries to use diesel and petrol. It’s known as the fuel tax credit scheme, and there are growing calls for it to be wound back.With the federal budget under pressure, Nour Haydar speaks with Ad…
Azerbaijan became the latest country to be drawn into the US-Israeli war on Iran after four drones, which it said were launched from the Islamic Republic, struck its exclave of Nakhchivan on Thursday, damaging infrastructure and injuring two civilians.
Kristaps Porzingis was healthy enough to accompany the Warriors on their current road trip, and he took another step in the right direction, returning to the court Saturday night against the Thunder.
The United States-Israeli war on Iran could leave consumers and businesses worldwide facing weeks or months of higher fuel prices even if the conflict, which is now in its eighth day, ends quickly, as suppliers grapple with damaged facilities, disrupted logistics, and elevated risks to shipping.
Tehran was blanketed by thick black clouds following Israeli strikes on the capital’s oil facilities late Saturday — in what appears to be the first attack on Iran’s energy infrastructure since “Operation Epic Fury” began a week ago.
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Bahrain accused Iran of striking a desalination plant on Sunday, raising fears civilian infrastructure may become fair game in a nine-day-old war, as Iran’s president vowed to expand its attacks on American targets across the region in the face of intense US and Israeli airstrikes.
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“Are any other Col8-ers annoyed and/or amused by the TV commercial where a man is lying on his back under a car, talking while eating a biscuit topped with desiccated coconut – all while claiming that his brain is ‘always switched on’?” asks Randi Svensen of Wyong. “I’m so enthralled waiting for him to choke that I …
The Israeli military on Saturday reported that it had struck a Tehran airport that it alleged was used to help transport weapons to militant groups that Iran supports across the Middle East.
Gulf states reported more damage to infrastructure over the weekend as Iran continues to attack regional allies in retaliation for ongoing strikes by U.S. and Israeli forces.
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Cadillac driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland steers his car during the third practice session for the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park, in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, March 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)
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In the misty hills of Kandy, where the roads wind through vast tea plantations, a young girl once ran against the dawn. Today, that girl, Tharushi Dilsara Karunaratne, is the golden hope of Sri Lankan athletics, carrying the legacy of legends like Susanthika Jayasinghe into a new era.
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco sees his car into pit lane after a pit stop during the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park, in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, March 8, 2026. (William West/Pool Photo via AP)
View image in fullscreenFerrari’s Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc (front left) and Mercedes’ British driver George Russell (front right) lead the pack as the race takes off.Photograph: Paul Crock/AFP/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenFans of Melbourne-born Oscar Piastri in the stands watch the drivers parad…
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A fire has broken out at a retail store on Old Road near Maharagama Junction today (08).
Israel’s military on Sunday said it has launched another wave of attacks targeting Iranian infrastructure across the country.
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Attack marks the first time the country’s infrastructure has been targeted since conflict began on February 28.
McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia steers his car during the qualifying session for the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park, in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, March 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)
Kuwaiti authorities on Sunday said a drone attack targeted fuel tanks at Kuwait International Airport, sparking a fire that firefighters were working to contain.
After Jill Gottlieb finished filling up her car at a Chevron station in downtown Los Angeles, the final tally on the gas pump read $107.
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Residents living near the North East Link construction have slammed the project for backing out of a promise to reopen a key road, saying it leaves their community vulnerable during bushfires and medical emergencies.
Burning petroleum spread through nearby streets after Israeli attacks hit Iranian oil depots, with dramatic footage showing long strips of fire stretching along roads.
